Red Light Therapy
AT DERMACARE MEDICAL AESTHETICS
Red light therapy offers numerous benefits for supporting overall health and wellness. Whether your goal is anti-aging, achieving a clearer complexion, relaxing muscles, improving sleep quality, or reducing stress, this innovative treatment can help you achieve noticeable results.
If you’re ready to love your skin and feel better about your wellness journey, schedule your session today and experience the benefits of this innovative treatment. For red light therapy in San Diego, CA, residents trust and choose Dermacare Medical Aesthetics.
Candidates for Red Light Therapy
The red light therapy treatment is generally safe for most skin types and tones and is useful for those who want a zero-downtime skin rejuvenation option. Many people can be good candidates for red light therapy, depending on the skin concerns they want to improve.
Consider asking our providers about this procedure if you experience the following:
- Wrinkles and fine lines
- Chronic acne breakouts
- Wounds and scars you want reduced
- Joint pain and muscle issues
- Hair thinning and breakage
You may not be a good candidate if you have light sensitivity caused by autoimmune conditions or medicine. While red light therapy can help speed up the wound healing process, it should not be used on open wounds or active infections.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also avoid red light therapy, as there’s limited research to guarantee its safety for such circumstances. Also, those with epilepsy and seizure disorders should practice caution or look for alternatives, as the flickering lights could trigger a seizure.
How Red Light Therapy Works
Red light therapy (RLT) uses gentle, low-level light to reach deep into the skin and help your cells work better. The light gives energy to tiny parts of the cells called mitochondria, helping your skin stay healthy and strong.
With this new energy, the cells can function more effectively to repair the skin, kickstart renewal, and start a detox process.
Red light therapy has different actions, depending on the purpose it’s used for. This includes the following:
1. Weight Loss
Red light therapy in San Diego, CA, promotes weight loss by supporting the breakdown of fat cells and enhancing metabolic function. It also aids in detox by enhancing cellular repair. Sessions may strengthen the immune system, helping the body recover and function more efficiently.
2. Hair Growth
The treatment supports hair growth by stimulating follicles and increasing blood flow to the scalp. It helps strengthen existing hair, extend the growth phase, and reduce thinning over time. It’s safe, painless, and backed by clinical studies.
3. Acne
Red light therapy helps calm acne by reducing inflammation and supporting facial health. It penetrates deep into the skin to target breakouts without irritation. This treatment is suitable for all skin types, and it can improve texture and clarity over time. The procedure is frequently used alongside blue light therapy, which targets and kills the acne bacteria within the sebaceous glands.
4. Anti-Aging
The treatment targets visible wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen. It’s a proven anti-aging treatment that helps older skin look and feel smoother, firmer, and more refreshed without recovery or major procedures. Regular sessions support long-term rejuvenation.
5. Stress Reduction
RLT supports stress reduction and deep relaxation by calming the nervous system and enhancing mood. Regular sessions may also benefit mind, heart, and brain health by decreasing inflammation. These treatments provide a natural way to feel better, both inside and out.
6. Pain Relief
The treatment offers pain relief by helping improve circulation and reducing inflammation throughout the body. It’s commonly used to ease joint pain, and studies show it may support chronic conditions like asthma. Each plan is customized to promote healing without pain or recovery time.
7. Muscle Recovery
The red light therapy treatment helps relax muscles, reduce soreness, and promote overall body rejuvenation. While compression therapy provides circulatory support, our safe procedure alone delivers measurable benefits and proven results, surpassing what compression therapy can offer.
Recovery
Red light therapy involves a smooth recovery period, with most people returning to their daily routine right away. Those with a desk job can go about their business right away, but you should take the day off if your job involves intensive labor (especially in the sun). Sweating and UV exposure can irritate sensitive skin.
Expect some slight warmth and tingling in the treated area, along with some mild redness. The skin may also feel relatively dry, especially in the days after the procedure. This is normal, as the treatment increases your cellular metabolism to remove toxins. Hydrate well before and after the session to ease discomfort.
Use gentle skincare and avoid exfoliants for the rest of the day, after the procedure. Broad-spectrum sunblock protects sensitive skin if you must go outside. Avoid excessive heat caused by activities such as saunas, hot baths, and intensive exercise, as it can lead to inflammation and worsen the irritation.
Results
Most people see the first red light therapy results within about two to three weeks of the appointment, after the recovery is finalized. You should see improvement in your skin tone around this time, with less redness and inflammation. Soreness and stiffness should also be less pronounced if the procedure is used to address pain.
However, noticeable results appear within one to two months of the treatment, once the new collagen fibers have matured. The wrinkles and finer lines should no longer be as visible, the pores should become smaller, and pigmentation also starts to fade.
Results keep improving in the months to follow. The skin should become firmer after about three months, and deeper conditions (e.g., hair loss) should find resolution after six months. Make sure to follow proper aftercare, such as hydration and UV protection, ensure nutrition, and schedule maintenance sessions when necessary. The best results come with commitment.
Get Red Light Therapy at Dermacare Medical Aesthetics!
To learn more about red light therapy at Dermacare Medical Aesthetics, please call or text us at any of our five locations:
Call any of our 5 locations
San Juan Capistrano
Call or text at 949-420-9881
San Diego, CA 92128
Carlsbad, CA 92009
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Encinitas, CA 92024
Does Red Light Therapy Work Differently when Compared to Infrared Saunas?
While both red light therapy and an infrared sauna are used to support detox, relaxation, and anti-aging, they work through different waves and mechanisms. Red light addresses a range of skin conditions, while an infrared sauna uses heat to help cleanse and reduce soreness. Both our services and infrared sauna are low-risk and effective for individuals seeking rejuvenation, stress relief, relaxation, and overall wellness improvements.
How Many Red Light Therapy Treatments Will I Need?
Red light therapy requires multiple treatments a week, for at least a couple of months. Most people need three weekly treatments, but that depends on your skin sensitivity and issues. Talk with our providers to determine which plan works best for you.